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Repetitive DNA
DNA sequences that are repeated in the genome. These sequences do not code for protein. One class termed highly repetitive DNA consists of short sequences, 5-100 nucleotides, repeated thousands of times in a single stretch and includes…
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- Inheritance, Y-linked Inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Since only males normally have a Y chromosome, Y-linked genes can…
- Bacille Calmette Guerin An effective immunization against tuberculosis. Commonly abbreviated BCG, it is an attenuated (weakened)…
- Vascular bed The vascular system, or a part thereof: for example, the pulmonary vascular bed describes the blood vessels…
- Cancer, cervix See: Cervical cancer
- Dendrite A short arm-like protuberance from a nerve cell (a neuron). Dendrites from neurons next to one another are…
- Cancer antigen 125 Taking care of cancer. When cancer is suspected, a biopsy is usually performed and the tissue is sent to a…
- Stem cell transplantation The use of stem cells as a treatment for cancer or other diseases: > >The stem cells are removed (or…
- Care, nail See: Nail care
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